([ Portland],[Or],[05/17/04])—Local youth mentors Bill Farrin and Doug Mitchell of Gaston will be presented prestigious volunteerism awards on June 1, 2004 at a special recognition ceremony in their honor.
The Silver Beaver Award, to be presented to Farrin and Mitchell, is the top award that a local Boy Scout council can bestow upon a volunteer mentor. Recipients are selected by confidential nominations of adult peers, and only one award may be presented for every 60 troops, making it a prominent honor.
Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor Farrin and Mitchell as well as other outstanding mentors at the council’s annual Court of Honor on June 1, 2004 at Rex Putnam High School Auditorium in Milwaukie.
Farrin and Mitchell , who both live in Gaston, have been involved in the Scouting program for 14 years and 20 years consecutively as leaders and have been instrumental in furthering the Scouting program in their area, bringing youth to Scouting through proper adult training, encouragement, and by being positive mentors. These two Scouters are to be honored for their dedication to youth, and for the time and energy they expend in the interest of education of young people.
“Since it was organized in 1910, Scouting has been dedicated to providing a fun, educational program for youth that instills values, healthy living, character development and lifelong learning,” said Ron Garland, Scout Executive. “These mentors continue to provide outstanding service to youth, communities, and families.”
Membership in the Boy Scouts continues to be strong. Locally, Cascade Pacific Councilhas over 15,000 adult mentors helping shape the lives of over 35,000 youth associated with its programs. Those desiring information about Scouting programs for youth may find it online at www.cpcbsa.org or by contacting the council office at 503-226-3423.
Photograph of award recipient available by contacting Jim Hill (contact information above).
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